St. Francis Middle School

JAZZ BAND REGISTRATION OPEN Jazz Band registration is now open for 7th and 8th graders. The first rehearsal will be on Monday, September 11th. The registration website can be found here: Jazz Band Registration (https://stfrancis2054a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/?p=2890) If you have any questions, please contact Band Director: Michael Werner or our Activities Director: Colten LaChance

Volleyball registration is now open for 7th and 8th graders. Please submit your registration forms by Friday, August 25th. The first practice will be on Tuesday, August 29th. The registration website and forms can be found here: Volleyball Registration (https://stfrancis2054a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/?p=2890) If you have any questions, please contact our Activities Director: Colten LaChance

Dear Parents and Guardians of 2023-24 6th Graders: At St. Francis Middle School, we are excited to welcome our new 6th graders into our learning community. Starting in August, we will be offering numerous 6th grade orientation sessions for students, parents, and/or guardians. At these meetings we will help you and your student understand what a middle school day looks like, how to be successful as a middle school student, give a tour of our school, and, most importantly, answer your questions. If you already registered for a session, please do not register again. For those of you who have not, please register for one session by using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjR8usNnDcZ1lfiq_-s44ePC_BKUFey1noj9mG-F8Kf65-fQ/viewform?usp=sf_link We are limiting the number of people at each session to make sure we can spend time with each of our students and their parents/guardians. If you have any questions, please contact me at heidi.critchley@isd15.org or Kayla Buzzel at kayla.buzzell@isd15.org. We look forward to meeting you! Sincerely, Heidi Critchley SFMS Principal heidi.critchley@isd15.org

The SFHS National Honor Society is sponsoring a blood drive at the St. Francis American Legion July 26 from noon to 6 pm. Appointments are needed and can be made online or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. To make an appointment online, go to: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=55070 and select the St. Francis American Legion “SEE TIMES” button. This blood drive is hosted at: St Francis American Legion 3073 Bridge Street Saint Francis, MN 55070

The Summer 2023 Saints News digital version is now available at chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3183/ISD15/3171163/Saints_News_Summer_2023.pdf

The SFHS Marching Band performed today at Valleyfair. Upcoming performances to catch the marching band are in Blaine, Saturday, June 24 at noon; in Forest Lake, Tuesday, July 4th at 10 am; and in Isanti, Thursday, July 6 at 5pm

Beginning June 20, and continuing through June 30, you may be contacted by the Morris Leatherman Company to complete a survey about St. Francis Area Schools. This survey is authorized by the SFAS School Board and your responses will help determine priorities for a possible operating referendum. Because this is a research-based survey, you may still be contacted even if you are on a do not call list.

​For teens, and businesses looking to hire teens, an online job board is now live for businesses within the St. Francis, Oak Grove, East Bethel, Bethel, Cedar, Nowthen and Crown areas. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/TeenOnlineJobBoard

St. Francis Area Schools is currently experiencing telephone issues. If you attempt to contact a school and encounter an issue, please email the office professionals or building administration until it is resolved. https://www.isd15.org/staff

Saints Academy Information Night is April 13 from 5-6:30 pm at the St. Francis Learning Center Multipurpose Room. Please RSVP for this event at: https://forms.gle/mmULqMwHxWnMDBWa8. Pizza will be provided. Saints Academy is an alternative high school program located at the St Francis Learning Center for grades 9-12. The program is designed to help students find academic success in a variety of ways through smaller classes, hands-on coursework, and a supportive school environment. Saints Academy also has credit recovery options for those who are behind in credit for graduation. For current students and families, there are significant updates to 23-24 programming that will be shared as well

DiverseAbility invites you to play broomball and enjoy hot chocolate on Saturday, January 21, from 1:30-3:00 p.m. at the St. Francis Hockey Rink. DiverseAbility hosts monthly events for youth/ young adults and families. Questions? Contact Barb Anderson at 763-360-2906

DECA invites you to visit their DECA Dugout during SFHS conferences and the 8th-grade open house on Monday, January 9th, from 3:00-7:30 pm. There will be beverages, snacks, and Saints apparel for sale waiting for you! The DECA Dugout is located at SFHS in the e hallway, second floor. If you can't shop in person, DECA has an online store as well: https://sfdeca.itemorder.com/shop/home/

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SFAS American Indian Education Program is hosting a sewing workshop on Sunday, November 20th from 2:00-6:00pm in room E208at St. Francis High School. All are welcome to attend this free event! Please RSVP to haley.dagle@isd15.org or 763-213-1575 by Monday, November 14th.

Wrestling registration is now open for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Please submit your registration forms by Friday, November 18th. The first practice will be on Monday, November 21st. The registration website and forms can be found here: https://stfrancis2054a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/?p=2890 If you have any questions, please contact our AD via email at colten.lachance@isd15.org.

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St. Francis Gladiators Wrestling team invites those with students in grades PreK-6th to join their team. Enjoy pizza this Thursday, October 27, in the high school commons while you learn about the program.

Registration for Saint Francis Fastpitch is still open. No experience is necessary. Players are expected to have a softball glove, bat, and fielding mask. To learn more, visit https://www.sffastpitch.org/. To register for the 8U team, visit https://sffastpitch.sportngin.com/register/form/761368287. To register for the 10-16U teams, visit https://sffastpitch.sportngin.com/register/form/870462306.

Calling all 7-12 grade students who are interested in Robotics. There will be an informational meeting on Monday, October 15th at 5:30 pm at the High School in Room D115. For more information, please contact the robotics coach, Clarissa Dobson, at clarissa.dobson@isd15.org.